To our wonderful Supporters - after ten incredible years, the time has come to close our doors at Golden Paws Rescue.  It has been a journey filled with triumphs, challenges, and countless stories of hope as we worked to give Golden Retrievers the second chance they deserved. We are endlessly grateful to have played a part in saving and rehoming so many wonderful dogs, each one leaving a paw print on our hearts.  As we bring our Containers for Change Scheme to an end and reach out to the generous people who have supported us through their regular donations, we want to express our deepest appreciation to everyone who believed in our mission. From the Volunteers who helped transport dogs to our extraordinary foster carers and dedicated Committee, our awesome Vets, your kindness and commitment made all of this possible. Thank you for being part of this journey - it has truly been a privilege.

 

What happens next for our Team?  We are still here, and our journey isn't quite over yet.  We have one more beautiful dog that has come into our care this weekend, Max, who needs our help for a while, and we will be here to ensure Rosie’s adoption is finalised once we find the pawfect family for her.  We will continue to share their journey with you all.   As we begin the process of winding down, we recognize that closing a Registered Charity involves time and careful legal steps. So we will keep our Facebook Page and website active while we still have dogs in our care, ensuring they receive all the support they need.

 

While we will not be taking in any more dogs, we want to highlight and recommend Labrador Rescue in Queensland, an ethical and dedicated rescue group for those seeking assistance with surrendering. Additionally, Golden Retriever Rescue (GRR) operates across NSW, VIC, ACT, and for enquiries in QLD—please do not hesitate to reach out to either of them if you need guidance or support. Thank you for standing beside us through this incredible journey.

 

Even though Golden Paws Rescue is winding down, our luv for these incredible dogs and their journeys continues. We would still luv to share stories of the beautiful Goldens who have found their forever homes and celebrate the happy endings that made this work so rewarding.  And whenever possible, we’d also love to arrange catch-ups with our furry friends in the area - because nothing beats seeing wagging tails, joyful reunions, and the bonds of friendshiop that have blossomed over the years. The spirit of Golden Paws Rescue lives on in every dog who has found love, and we cherish the chance to stay connected with some wonderful friends.  And we would still host our GPR Annual Christmas Gathering with GPR adopted doggies!

 

Personally, I'm deeply thankful for everyone who's helped our Golden Paws Rescue over the years. Your support, care, and generosity have made a world of difference. This has truly been a labour of luv for me, for 10 years.  I genuinely appreciate everything you've done for this Rescue and the dogs we have saved.  Your kindness is the cornerstone of our mission, and for that, I am profoundly grateful.

 

Thank you.

 

 

Bridget and the GPR Team  xxxx